Country music legend Kris Kristofferson has died

American actor and country music legend Kris Kristofferson, who inspired, among others, Bob Dylan and appeared on the big screen alongside Barbra Streisand, has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday. “Kris Kristofferson died peacefully Saturday at his home” in Hawaii, his relatives said via Facebook. “When you see a rainbow, know it’s the one smiling at everyone.” Nominated for a Golden Globe in 1976 for his supporting role alongside Barbra Streisand in A Star Is Born, Kris Kristofferson was also distinguished in Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid directed by Sam Peckinpah in 1973. creator of classic country songs such as Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down (1969) or Me and Bobby McGee (1970), which Janis Joplin would perform, he was a songwriter, composer and front-line performer of this genre, alongside figures such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and […]
Source: News Beast

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